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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2014 21:07:19 GMT -6
Alden left his meager home with no particular goal in mind. He just needed a bit of time away, was all. He felt he should do something other than sit and read all day; what harm could going out for a while do? He mounted Lux, his horse, and stroked his mane. Lux had been his steed for a year now, and their bond was strong. It was as if they were friends, rather than a horse and its rider. He ruminated on that idea before setting off, with Lux galloping quickly over the paved stone road. It was snowing, but oddly enough it wasn't all that cold out. The scenery was the usual, with white covering a majority of the landscape and mountains in the distance. He stopped Lux outside of the mercenary compound where he often worked and healed injured people, dismounted and walked into the establishment, looking over the mercenaries.
As soon as Alden entered, a number of the people who knew him as "the Healer guy" greeted him with bright smiles. He greeted them back with a half-grin, but his focus was shifted. He wasn't there to heal, not this time. He had a craving for adventure, and what better way to find a quest to undertake than a mercenary compound? There was no doubt that any band of mercenaries would need at least one healer, and Alden could easily fill that role and thus serve a purpose and still attain the excitement and adventure he sought. He approached one of the men in the front near a window, who was sharpening a greatsword. Hello. he started, maintaining his grin. I'm Alden, and I'm looking for a job. I'm a troubadour, and I can use staves with...well, some level of proficiency. Do you have any leads or any groups you think that would need such a man in their party?
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Post by Eren on Mar 1, 2014 22:06:31 GMT -6
Eren brusquely opened the door to the compound. He'd been advised to go here to find interesting jobs, after he'd successfully eradicated a raiding party of the notorious but small Titan bandit group. He hoped there'd be some sort of adventure here. He needed something to do.
"All right, look sharp! Where's the adventure? I'm Brigadier General Eren Barrata, and I've got an axe, a lance, a wonderful wyvern, and a healthy appetite for some fightin'. What've you got for me?"
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2014 22:14:07 GMT -6
Boom! The doors to the building blasted open letting in a bright glare of light. A black silhouette stood in the door way. The light behind him blocked his features from view. The man stepped forward and his armor began to clank. Before he could enter the building he was forced to lower his head. As he walked in he closed the door behind him silencing the light as his great height and broad shoulders grabbed the attention of all in the building. The man stood and impressive Seven feet three and was covered from head to toe in armor. In his right hand he held a massive Iron Lance and in his left a great shield. His eyes looked sharp as a wolf's and his demeanor mirrored the beast. The man stepped forward up to the man and placed his massive hand on the desk.
"My name is Orland", spoke the Giant. "I have come looking for work." The giant turned his eyes too the troubadour. "What is a sheep like you doing here", spoke Orland. He then turned back towards the man. "So can you all sign me up or what?"
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2014 22:29:35 GMT -6
Shortly after Alden spoke those words, another man entered and approached, speaking in a clear tone, searching for adventure as well. He claimed to be General Eren Barrata. He said he had an axe, a lance, and a wyvern, so it was easy enough to assume that he was a wyvern knight for some force; probably the Ilian Army. Alden looked at the man for a moment before turning back to the man with the greatsword who was about to speak. Just as his mouth moved, the door burst open. A booming voice echoed through the building. Another person that Alden didn't recognize, but alas, he was intrigued. Not because he thought the guy was going to be knowledgeable and interesting but because the man was a freaking seven foot tall or higher beast that looked like he could step on Alden. He said that he was Orland and he called Alden a sheep before looking to the greatsword man, making all three of them looking for similar work. The greatsword man gave a sigh, finally given a chance to speak.
There's a couple of mercenaries leaving for Etruria to fight some sort of rogue mage guy who's been harassing civilians soon. The leader of them is right over there, with the blonde hair and the bow. Alden thanked him before moving over to the blonde man, paying no attention to Eren or the person that had called him a sheep. Hello sir, I'm Alden, I'm a troubadour. Do you need a healer for your trip to Etruria? And I believe those two men over there... -he gestured toward Eren and Orland- ...are also looking to join a caravan. The leader gave him a smile. Of course we need a healer, or anybody really. We only have about 3 mercenaries at the moment, not counting myself, so the more the merrier.
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Post by Eren on Mar 1, 2014 22:45:05 GMT -6
"Gwahaha, well met, my good sir," Eren said, saluting the giant of a man who had just entered. You look like a damn good fighter. It'll be a pleasure to fight alongside of you. From where do you hail?"[/font]
Leaving the question in the air, Eren marched over to the fluffy-looking troubadour and the man with the nice sword. Clapping the troubadour on the shoulder, he nodded and addressed them both in turn.
"Well met, Alden. Back in the Army, we really do appreciate men of your trade. Although usually, they were women... Just saying. Maybe you're a trend setter, huh.
You, sir with the sword. Put me down. I'm Eren."
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2014 22:52:29 GMT -6
"I heard you need steel", spoke Orland as he walked behind Eren. The giant towered over the too and stared down upon the man. He wondered if he could intimidate him. Orland was not going to follow a weakling. Weaklings panicked and panicking gets people killed. In the world of Brigands and cutthroat the strong or smart lead. If you were neither then you were cannon fodder. Orland was not sure which one this man was, but he needed the coin. "The name is Orland, and you can go ahead and mark me down as a fighter", spoke the giant. He then turned his attention toward Eren.
"I hail from Bern", spoke Orland to the Dragon Knight. From looking at the man he could tell he had been in a couple of fights. He was no scrub, nor was he a sheep. He was a wolf, no he was a Lion. He had the eyes of one.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2014 23:10:38 GMT -6
Alden was glad that the leader accepted his offer but he was caught off guard as a hand clapped his shoulder. He figured it was Eren, without even bothering to look; if it was Orland, the clap would've hurt. Or so he assumed, since Orland seemed like the unduly rough type. Alden turned to face Eren, who was now speaking. Well met, Alden. Back in the Army, we really do appreciate men of your trade. Although usually, they were women... Just saying. Maybe you're a trend setter, huh. That didn't offend Alden; being a man in a feminine position was of no problem to him, how people viewed his ability and his passion as something that should be assigned to a gender weren't really worth his time anyway. They didn't understand what it meant to him or to any cleric or priest, for that matter. So Alden put up with it, although being called a sheep by Orland pissed him off a little. Eren then told the leader to sign him up.
Orland came soon enough, and signed on too before speaking to Eren. Alden took the opportunity to focus on the leader while his two new companions conversed. They certainly had more in common than Alden did with them, anyhow. So sir, if you don't mind, would you tell me your name? Since we are going to be under your command.
The leader adjusted his bow as he replied. I'm Faros. The man with the greatsword you were with, see the three people next to him? They're the ones going with us; the one with the lance is Ethan, the mage is Silvia, and the person with purple hair looking at the ground is Gavin. So try and get to know all of our names, since we'll be traveling and battling together for the next week or two on this journey. Nice to have you all.
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Post by Eren on Mar 1, 2014 23:20:37 GMT -6
"Well, good. Some magic and some muscle. I'll be ready for whenever we depart. Mika's already fired up and ready to fly.
Orland, you're from Bern? Me as well. Might I have seen you in the military? I was in the Force for quite a while, and worked under Ilian leadership. I think I would have remembered you, though.
No matter. What matters is we'll be working together. I look forward to it." Eren saluted in the military style, and then turned to the man with the bow, waiting for more information.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2014 23:34:59 GMT -6
Great thought Orland. It is a traitor. He did not like traitors. Despite the fact that he did not fight for Bern he did not like the Illians. Who in the world do they thing they are. He did not like the rodents carving a pieces of Bern out with their tiny claws. Still however he could tolerate them. Thought the conversation was a bit tainted for him now.
"No I did not serve in the military", spoke Orland. He let a bit of malice escape when he said Military, but kept most of it inside him. He looked at his new comrades and tried to burn their names into his memory. Orland chose to Salute Eren by slamming his fist into his chest. It was a common salute in Bern, but outside of the country he was not sure. He then turned tword Alden.
"So you plan to come along little sheep", spoke Orland. As the words left his mouth he remembered the dark magic he took form Dio a while back. Magic uses were not sheep. They may not be wolves, but they are not sheep. "Well I guess I will take the sheep part back", spoke Orland. "You have the guts to step out on the battle field so you can't be a sheep. However don't expect me to call you a wolf. That is not something you can just get by showing up. You have to earn that", spoke Orland.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2014 1:14:36 GMT -6
Orland went on speaking to Eren for a moment about the military and seemed to express a bit of contempt as he said the word. They saluted each other as Orland turned back to Alden and said, So you plan to come along, little sheep. Alden sighed, preparing a comment in response, but Orland continued before he got the chance. Well I guess I will take the sheep part back. Alden was surprised by this and Orland explained that he had the guts to be on the battlefield so he wasn't a sheep but he wouldn't earn wolf just yet. Now, Alden wasn't trying to prove himsef--he had no genuine reason to and was only along for the ride--but if Orland insisted on the idea that he'd want the title of wolf so badly, he'd end up earning it either way. I'm not concerned with earning a title to appear differently in your eyes. Consider this; even if I did something to make you think of me in a better light, would I have changed? No. I would have always been that way, and I would merely be allowing you to see more of myself than you knew of before. Think what you want, but I suppose I'm just saying that I'm going to be the same person regardless. He stopped for a moment. That was something pretty deep, and Alden hardly ever said things so philosophically.
Faros interrupted, taking back the group's attention and gesturing towards Gavin, Silvia and Ethan to call them over as well. I think that our group is now sufficient enough. We'll leave for Etruria in about three days. For now, let's all head outside and do some training. I'd like to gauge all of your skills while I can so I know how to work in a group with all of you and find who's abilities can be put to use well in which areas of battle. The rogue won't be an easy kill, and training will only help prepare us for him.
Alden nodded, before following Faros and everyone else outside to the training grounds. As he walked, he spoke aloud to Eren and Orland. I look forward to fighting alongside you both. You're honorable enough men regardless of your personal desires...at least how I see it. You said you were both from Bern? I have never been, myself, despite how close it is. What's it like there?
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Post by Eren on Mar 2, 2014 14:54:22 GMT -6
"Bern? It’s a damn shame, what happened to Bern,” Eren grumbled angrily. He whistled for Mika, who flew in overhead and cast a shadow over some of the group members, no doubt causing them to look up at the jet-black wyvern now cruising overhead. ”I left. After a while of taking orders from Ilians, I got bored. Now Mika and I just sort of wander around, doing odd jobs and exploring the land. I do miss the military, but not the leaders. A wad of pricks, that’s what they were. How about you, hmm? What did you do? Obviously, you’re still a little green, but you look to have a good handful of years… Go on, it’s quite all right,” Eren said paternally, giving the troubadour a smile.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2014 15:59:44 GMT -6
Alden had caught Orland off guard a bit. He was not a man of philosophy, nor was he a man who cared what most people thought. However even Orland had to agree that Alden's words were deep. There was a bit of wisdom in the little man.
"Bern", spoke Orland. "Bern is an old kingdom filled with Old memories and Bandits. The raiders practically own the highlands. I swear sometimes I think there are more bandits in the hills than there are people in the cities, but to make it simple Bern is Chaos. You know I like a little Chaos", spoke Orland as he stepped forward ready to show his strength.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2014 16:12:53 GMT -6
Alden listened closely to Eren, who whistled loudly before he described the happenings in Bern as a "shame". This was only reaffirmed when Orland described Bern as a bandit-controlled region of chaos. Now, he said that he didn't mind a little chaos, but the word itself bothered Alden in a way. He didn't like order all the much, it made things set in stone, boring, less individualistic, but at the same time, chaos was a word that embodified evil, death, and anarchy, three things that unsettled him. He supposed that there needed to be a balance of the two. A large black wyvern flew overhead in response to Eren's whistle, presumably the aforementioned beast named "Mika". Orland stepped forward, awaiting command from Faros. Alden listened intently.
Alright, so today will just be a simpler training exercise. Attack the dummies over here with all you've got and however you deem fit. If you're not an offensive fighter... he paused and looked over to Alden ...then find another way to showcase your ability. Alden, I've got a specific task for you. Alden nodded, and watched as the rest of the mercenaries charged ahead at the dummies while Faros and himself stayed behind.
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Post by Eren on Mar 2, 2014 18:33:23 GMT -6
"All right, Mika! Let's get him, girl!" Eren yelled, leaping on top of her. Mika shot forward like an arrow, and as they neared the practice dummy, she banked sharply, smacking it over with her tail. Simultaneously, Eren leapt off of her back, axe held high, and landed precisely over the fallen dummy, slamming his axe down and cleaving it in two. Eren then ran a few steps forward and took a running jump back onto Mika, who'd spun around to pick him up.
"Haha!" Eren shouted, circling and looking for another dummy to attack. Maybe some cooperation? He'd have to see how the others fought.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2014 18:40:47 GMT -6
"pshaw", show off Wyvern Knight", spoke Orland. The knight simply walked up to the dummy. He did not bother rushing nor did he do any fancy moves. The knight stabbed the spear forward placing his body behind it. The spear tip hit the dummy and punctured threw it with a clean hit. The shaft of the spear ran through the other side leaving a gigantic hole in it's center. Without saying another world Orland pulled his lance out and stabbed it into the ground. From his side he drew a iron mace and whacked the head of the dummy clean off.
"Just as dead", spoke Orland
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